My cat is retching like something's stuck. Is a 2-day wait too long?

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Hi, Sorry, I've queried about this alrdy but my cat started acting like something is stuck in his throat. Still retching now & then all day & night. Given anti inflam injec by vet to see if improves & if not by day 2, to bring him back. Swallows alot 2 b4 retches. If it's not anything 2 do with irritation, & is a stuck object in his throat, will that 2 day delay be life threatening? Vet didn't put my mind at ease & the examination seemed a bit short now that I think about it. Still Eats/drinks. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 5 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be as concerned as you at this point. I don't think I would wait 2 days before bringing Milo back in (or consider another vet) to have x-rays taken. It does sound like there could potentially be something stuck in the esophagus. I hope not, but if there is, and you wait 2 days to recheck, there could be perforation of the esophagus, which can be quite serious. If you have access to a veterinary specialist in your area, I would consider going. They can anesthetize Milo and use an endoscope to look down into the esophagus and retrieve anything that could be stuck there.

My cat is retching like something's stuck. Is a 2-day wait too long?

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